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PK52 TMO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,165 mi
Last recorded62,165 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 TMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 62,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R Tyre 2016 date stamp - All other tyres 2010 date stamp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 62,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R Tyre 2016 date stamp - All other tyres 2010 date stamp

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 62,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,981 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Engine management fault light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,750 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Engine management fault light on.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 61,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,084 miles

Chassis has under-seal coating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Full exhaust system corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 61,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Chassis has under-seal coating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Full exhaust system corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,848 miles

Offside Rear repair patch heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Mar 2018 60,716 miles

all rear suspension components showing signs of weakness

engine management light on

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all rear suspension components showing signs of weakness

engine management light on

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,288 miles

brake binding o/s/f

corrosion to front brake discs on inner

corrosion to rear brake discs inner

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,392 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,098 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,084 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,685 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 32,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,533 miles

n/s/rear tyre poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2006 24,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear tyre poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2005 16,518 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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PK52 TMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK52 TMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PK52 TMO registered?

PK52 TMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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